On August 14, the Endocrine Society announced the 14 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2024 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field. These professionals have achieved breakthroughs in scientific discoveries and clinical care benefiting people with hundreds of conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, hormone-related cancers, growth problems, osteoporosis, and infertility. Established...
Author: Mark Newman
Researchers Roundtable: Meet the 2023 Early Investigator Awardees
Every year the Endocrine Society recognizes endocrinologists who are in the early stages of their research careers with the Early Investigator Awards. Endocrine News spoke to five researchers from around the world to find out more about their award-winning research, the award’s potential impact, as well as the biggest challenges facing them today. When the... The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Endocrine Society member Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH, chair of its Department of Pediatrics and who will serve as physician-in-chief for UVA Health Children’s. Misra comes to UVA from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, where she serves as chief of the Division of...
Each year, the hottest tickets at ENDO are the various debates and ENDO 2023 was no exception when experts weighed in on the pros and cons of using vitamin D supplements in female patients at risk for osteoporotic fracture. One ENDO 2023 session that proved popular in June was “Is there a role for vitamin...
With the recent reexamination of how to consider race/ethnicity in medical treatment, many practitioners may feel confused about implementing such procedures. The ENDO 2023 symposium “Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Osteoporosis Care” provided attendees with an understanding of the impact of incorporating race/ethnicity in osteoporosis care as well as suggestions for treating their own...
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Richard D. Gordon, an Australian pioneer of endocrinology and hypertension research, who recently passed away after a brief illness, aged 89. Born in Brisbane, Gordon’s training as an endocrinologist included research fellowships in Melbourne (Bryan Hudson, The Alfred and Prince Henry’s Hospitals, Monash University), Nashville,...More Girls Started Puberty Early During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less physical activity, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The number of girls referred to pediatric endocrinologists for precocious puberty has increased significantly over...
Endocrine Society and Matchbox Virtual Media Announce Joint Venture
The Endocrine Society and Matchbox Virtual Media are pleased to announce today that the organizations formed a joint venture that will bring exciting new opportunities for medical, healthcare, and scientific associations to better customize the experiences of their customers relative to producing meetings, organizing communities, and disseminating educational products. The new joint venture will benefit...
